Never underestimate the power of basic black—especially when it comes to transforming fanciful wallpapers and fabrics into unexpected statement makers. When reimagined with an inky backdrop, floral patterns lean more moody than sweet, bohemian motifs gain a sense of gravity, and bright graphics feel sublimely sophisticated.
Eastern Influence
Eastern Influence Saku fabric by Schumacher on wall and pillow, schumacher.com. ON SHELVES, FROM TOP: Aurel fabric by Décors Barbares (also on chair), available through John Rosselli and Associates, johnrosselli.com; Kumo Village fabric, Ming Vase fabric, and Nasturtium wallpaper, all by Schumacher, schumacher.com. Midcentury Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, nateberkus.com. 18th-Century Swedish Cabinet from Dienst + Dotter, dienstanddotter.com.
Kevin KerrFrench Connection
French Connection Imperatrice Eugenie wallpaper by Pierre Frey on wall, pierrefrey.com. ON SHELVES, FROM TOP: Apolline Botanical wallpaper and LaRue Stripe fabric in Midnight (also on chair), both by Schumacher, schumacher.com; Calico Floral Stripe fabric by Lisa Fine Textiles, lisafinetextiles.com; Jaali fabric (also on pillow) by Peter Dunham, peterdunhamtextiles.com.
Kevin KerrScandi Pop
Fairfarren wallpaper by Backdrop on wall, backdrophome.com. Hoppmosse wallpaper (on top and third shelf), Zingkorre Mural wallpaper (on second and bottom shelf), both by Boråstapeter, available through Schumacher, schumacher.com. Pillows in Exotic Butterfly fabric by Schumacher, schumacher.com. Color Block Pillar Vase by Franca Brooklyn, $118, thegreypearl.com.
Kevin KerrSee Our Favorite Black Wallpapers and Fabrics
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Nasturtium wallpaper by Schumacher
$1,110 per roll, perigold.com
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Aurel fabric by Décors Barbares
Price upon request, decorsbarbares.com
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Kumo Village by Schumacher
$189 per yard, perigold.com
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Ming Vase by Schumacher
$177 per yard, chairish.com
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Saku fabric by Schumacher
$234 per yard, perigold.com
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Jaali fabric by Peter Dunham
$215 per yard, peterdunhamtextiles.com
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Imperatrice Eugenie wallpaper by Pierre Frey
$502 per yard, ladesignconcepts.com
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Calico Floral Stripe fabric by Lisa Fine Textiles
Price upon request, lisafinetextiles.com
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LaRue Stripe by Le Max for Schumacher
Price upon request, schumacher.com
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Apolline Botanical by Le Max for Schumacher
Price upon request, schumacher.com
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Zingkorre Mural by Boråstapeter
$414 for a set of 6 panels, chairish.com
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Hoppmosse wallpaper by Boråstapeter
$198 per roll, mahoneswallpapershop.com
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Fairfarren wallpaper by Backdrop
$480 per roll, backdrophome.com
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Exotic Butterfly by Josef Frank for Schumacher
$267 per yard, chairish.com
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Midsummers Eve Wallpaper by Schumacher
$198 per roll, perigold.com
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Hydrangea by Schumacher
$222 per yard, chairish.com
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Spring Garden by Schumacher
$215 per roll, theexpert.com
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Textile Tulpaner by Svenskt Tenn
$272 per metre, svenskttenn.com
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Flora by Boråstapeter for Schumacher
$182 per roll, chairish.com
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Willow Boughs by Morris & Co.
$298 per roll, wallpaperdirect.com
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Les Lilas by Pierre Frey
Price upon request, pierrefrey.com
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Gråäng by Boråstapeter for Schumacher
$182 per roll, chairish.com
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Roca Redonda by Schumacher
$222 per yard, fabricsandhome.com
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Sarafane by Décors Barbares
Price upon request, decorsbarbares.com
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